A mix of everyday minimalism, meaningful hobbies, and mastering your to-do list.
It Doesn't Need to Be Perfect
Don’t let a celebrity minimalist tell you how you should put away your socks (or how many you should own, for that matter). No one is looking in your dresser drawers, and if they are, maybe it’s a hard set of boundaries you need to work on, instead of your folding techniques.
On that note, there’s no such thing as a “right” way to square a fitted sheet as long as you can get it in your closet. Think like a cat, if it fits, it sits.
How to Cook for One or Two
Cooking for one or two people sounds easy enough, but as someone who does it on the regularly, I can tell you, it’s not always simple. Recipes are often written for four or more people, ingredients sold in large portions, and dividing it all to get the exact amount of food you want can be tedious.
Without a plan, you can end up wasting a lot of food, money, time—even energy. But with a few small adjustments, cooking for one or two people can be significantly less stressful.
Kitchen Overwhelm: 3 Small Things That Actually Helped
Recently, I found myself in an uninspired cooking rut. Whenever I entered the kitchen to get things ready, I felt unmotivated and at times just plain exhausted. I’d enter the room with no idea what to make or I had a plan, but then realized I was missing an important ingredient.
For a number of reasons, reaching for my phone and opting for takeout isn’t a solution. So, I decided it was time to make some changes…
5 Things to Consider Before Starting a New Hobby
Years ago, I impulse-bought a cutting machine, thinking it would solve many of my creative problems. I sew, draw, and craft on occasion, so it seemed to make sense — until it arrived. Since the thing cost money, it caused me stress to see it sitting idly on the shelf. There was this sense of obligation to use it, but I had no reason to.
I know I’m not the only one to let their hobby-induced enthusiasm get the better of them. I’ve also managed to avoid the impulse of diving in and wade into many new hobbies many times. So here are some things to consider before starting a new one.
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3 Signs a Hobby Isn't for You Anymore
It happens. The opportunity arises, and you feel pressured to pick up a once-cherished hobby. Really, you’d prefer to focus on your latest favourite, but a sense of obligation kicks in. So you cave and don’t enjoy yourself — or you ignore it and go through the same thing next time.
Sometimes it’s better to admit a hobby simply isn’t for you anymore.
I’ve been through it many times myself. Here are some signs that helped me realize an activity wasn’t my thing anymore in hopes it might help you.
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